Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
3:00 PM ESTArmy vs. Navy FootballDon't miss one of the greatest events you can ever attend! The Army-Navy Game presented by USAA returns to M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, December 10, 2016

Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
7:00 PM
- 7:30 PM ESTRavens ReportHosted by WUSA-TV's Kristen Berset, Ravens Report, the flagship program of the Baltimore Ravens that showcases life in the NFL. Created by Ravens Productions, this magazine-style show features behind-the-scenes access to Ravens players and coaches as they prepare for each week's opponent.

Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
7:30 PM
- 8:00 PM ESTRavens ReportSee the plays, hear the sideline conversations and feel the hits on Ravens Wired, the only behind-the-scenes show featuring a Ravens player wired for sound during each week's game. Go behind the Ravens bench for in-game adjustments and inside the locker room for Head Coach John Harbaugh's post-game speech. Produced by Ravens Productions, Ravens Wired is hosted by WBAL-TV's Keith Mills.

Mon., Dec. 12, 2016
8:30 PM ESTPurple Club Happy HourWhat's better than Happy Hour specials and Baltimore Ravens football? A Purple Club Happy Hour! Join the Purple club this season at various Buffalo Wild Wings locations to watch the Ravens on the road.

Mon., Dec. 12, 2016
11:45 PM ESTLivePost Game PresserJohn Harbaugh and key players will address the media following the game.

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016
7:00 PM
- 7:30 PM ESTRavens ReportHosted by WUSA-TV's Kristen Berset, Ravens Report, the flagship program of the Baltimore Ravens that showcases life in the NFL. Created by Ravens Productions, this magazine-style show features behind-the-scenes access to Ravens players and coaches as they prepare for each week's opponent.

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016
7:30 PM
- 8:00 PM ESTRavens ReportSee the plays, hear the sideline conversations and feel the hits on Ravens Wired, the only behind-the-scenes show featuring a Ravens player wired for sound during each week's game. Go behind the Ravens bench for in-game adjustments and inside the locker room for Head Coach John Harbaugh's post-game speech. Produced by Ravens Productions, Ravens Wired is hosted by WBAL-TV's Keith Mills.

Harbs invited player challenges. Ravens-Steelers doesn’t have same feeling. No shot on Babin.

Kruger had a slow start to the season, but has notched four sacks in the last three games. He now leads the team with 5.5 sacks. The pass rusher’s power was on display Sunday when he knocked Chargers tackle Jeromey Clary back with a blow to the chest and sacked quarterback Philip Rivers.

Pollard compared Kruger to his former teammate (in Kansas City in 2006 and 2007) and one of the league’s premier pass rushers, Vikings defensive end Jared Allen. Allen notched a NFL-high 22 sacks last year.

“I told [Kruger] he reminds me a lot of Jared Allen,” Pollard said, per The Carroll County Time’s Matt Zenitz. “I was in Kansas City with Jared. Jared is a bigger body than Kruger, but very similar with the hands, with the feet. Both are very smart players.

“Krug is capable of going out there and doing big things.”

Harbaugh Held ‘Open Mic,’ Invited Player Challenges

It all started on Halloween morning in the Ravens auditorium, when players were informed they would be practicing in full pads later that afternoon.

The team had just returned from a few days of bye-week rest and was fresh off the worst loss in the John Harbaugh era, a 43-13 beatdown from the Houston Texans. With team leader Ray Lewis at home in Florida, other Ravens veterans, including Ed Reed and Pollard, challenged Harbaugh’s practice announcement.

But instead of prescribing to an old-school, dictatorship-like coaching style, Harbaugh welcomed the feedback and even asked for more criticism. Soon, the conversation turned to the head coach’s treatment of players and perceived mood swings, according to Yahoo! Sports.

"It was practically a mutiny," one unnamed Ravens player told Michael Silver. "It came very close to getting out of control. But the way Coach Harbaugh handled it was amazing. He let people have their say, and he listened, and he explained himself, and pretty soon it was like a big group-therapy session. In the end, a lot of positive things were said. We didn't practice in pads, but we came out of there stronger as a group."

A Ravens assistant (another unnamed source), who was observing the meeting, said this about the exchange: "I've never seen a head coach handle anything like that as well as he did. There were some things said where we were like, ‘Damn.’

"A lot of coaches would have acted like dictators and been very sensitive about the way their authority was being questioned. John said, 'Hey, let's talk about this.' He showed great leadership. Instead of worrying that it would make him seem weak, he turned it into a strength."

Silver reported that the open session included a proposed shift to a no-huddle offense, Harbaugh’s demeanor and his overly critical comments. The coach asked for examples, apologized for things said in the heat of the moment, and was even big enough to admit when he was wrong.

With a team full of strong-willed and vocal players like Lewis, Reed, Pollard, Terrell Suggs, Anquan Boldin and others, Harbaugh’s ability to tolerate feedback and then evolve has been key to the Ravens’ winning record (53-22) the past four and a half seasons. Silver says Harbaugh is secure enough with himself to handle the unique coaching environment in Baltimore.

"Well, I don't know about [being] secure enough or anything like that, but I think it's really important to let them be them," Harbaugh told Silver. "And to me, the more I'm able to give them leadership, the stronger that we all are together, as leaders.”

Harbaugh’s openness and security extended beyond his players, as he openly talked with Silver about the contentious Halloween moment.

"I wasn't threatened by it," Harbaugh said. "That's the main thing. And, you know, they had some good points, and I had some good points. Other guys stood up and said some great things. To me, it embodied everything that you should have on a team.

"The point was that, we have what I call 'Open Mic,' and we can all say anything that we need to say and have to say. You know then that you're responsible — when you say it, everybody's gonna hear it, so you'd better make it your best stuff.

"That brings out the best. Otherwise, it's 'Why are they sneaking around talking behind corners?' You know what I mean? If you've got something, you put it right out here in front of me. I'm man enough to handle it. If you're right, then you're right! It's OK to be right. But more important it's OK to be wrong. And it's OK for me to be wrong, too."

If the Ravens were interested in adding the fierce pass rusher, they didn’t even have a chance.

Pollard Says He Hasn’t Gotten Fined Yet

Safety Bernard Pollard said he hasn’t heard from the league about whether he will be fined for his hit on Chargers receiver Danario Alexander, per The Baltimore Sun.

Pollard received a personal foul on the play for leading with his helmet, but replays show he clearly led with his shoulder. Players usually find out if they’ve been fined for a hit by Wednesday or Thursday, so a fine could still come.

"We saw it, you guys could see it as well. That's not my concern. We're playing the Pittsburgh Steelers this week."

Clock Almost Ran Out On D. Reed

The clock nearly ran out on receiver/kick returner David Reed’s attempt to return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered last season.

If safety Anthony Levine hadn’t been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and opened up a roster spot, Reed may never have been activated, according to Wilson.

“I would have been on injured reserve," Reed told Wilson. "It was right there down to the last minute. … Man, it's a blessing. I'm so grateful to be back out there again. I got a few games to go. Hopefully, I can do a little bit. I’m a football player, I'm going to go out there and give it 110 percent."

Quick Hits

@jasonbuttcbs: CB Jimmy Smith (sports hernia surgery) has once again been ruled out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. [Twitter]

With a win against the Steelers Sunday, the Ravens will set a new NFL record with 13-straight wins against division foes. It would be the league’s longest streak since the 2002 division realignment. [ESPN]

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